POLS 200 - Internship in Government

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Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Spring The purpose of the internship is to provide students with an in-depth first-hand experience combining the theory and practice of the legislative and other governmental processes in order to develop research, communication and understanding of how legislatures and governments are organized and work. Specifically, the internship course will provide insight into legislative processes; the myriad of issues and responsibilities addressed by legislative entities, the relationship of lobby organizations and other groups on the legislative process, the different levels of governments and intergovernmental relations and how they impact each other, the budgeting process, and the development of legal research skills and public policy concerns and their impact on the legislative process. Finally, the students will observe and understand the many roles politics plays in the legislative process. Prerequisite: POLS 105, American National Government or POLS 110, State and Local Government. A grade of "B" or higher is required.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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